Given that the writers of Exalted have given them different names to reflect the cultures that encounter them in Creation, identifying exactly which creatures are what we would know as dinosaurs can be a little tricky, but I think I have the start of a list for these primal beasts (and how many dots of the Familiar Merit I feel players would need to get them).
From the Exalted 3E Core:
Claw Strider (Raptors) 2 Dots
Ox-Dragon (Triceratops) 3 Dots
Raiton (Archaeopteryx) 1 Dot
Siege Lizard (Stegosaurus) 3 Dots
Tyrant Lizard (Tyrannosaurus Rex) 3 Dots
From the Lunar Backer Access Manuscript:
Iron-Skull Devil (Pachycephalosaurus) 2 Dots
Shieldback Lizard (Ankylosaurus) 3 Dots
Thunder Lizard (Brontosaurus) 3 Dots
From Hundred Devils Night Parade
Sky Titan (Quetzalcoatlus) 3 Dots
I was originally going to incluse the Pestletail as well as its description was initially similar to the ankylosaurus, but upon further research of these dinosaurs, it became apparent that they didn't have turtle-like shells. It is still possible that these are a dinosaur species... I just can't identify which one (there are a lot to sort through), so until I am sure they are one (the description doesn't actually say if they are reptilian, just that they have a bony shell like a turtle or armadillo), I am not going to include them.
For the Familiar dot values, I based it mostly on size and how they would stack up against other large predators and other animals. The ones that had Legendary Size would be clearly 3 Dot Familiars, while the two smaller examples (Claw Striders and Iron-Skull Devils) are more man-sized and as dangerous as a tiger or lion (given the vague guidelines provided).
Now I know this far from a comprehensive list... just a list of the ones that I have stats for (and I may have missed some in the main books). This doesn't include the exclusive digital content that may be available on DrivethruRPG... as I don't have that content at this time (been hoping they will gather this content into an informal collection and provide a PoD option).
If anyone wants to add to this or to tell me what I have missed, feel free to do so, but I ask we limit things to Official 3E content (no home-brews in other words).
From the Exalted 3E Core:
Claw Strider (Raptors) 2 Dots
Ox-Dragon (Triceratops) 3 Dots
Raiton (Archaeopteryx) 1 Dot
Siege Lizard (Stegosaurus) 3 Dots
Tyrant Lizard (Tyrannosaurus Rex) 3 Dots
From the Lunar Backer Access Manuscript:
Iron-Skull Devil (Pachycephalosaurus) 2 Dots
Shieldback Lizard (Ankylosaurus) 3 Dots
Thunder Lizard (Brontosaurus) 3 Dots
From Hundred Devils Night Parade
Sky Titan (Quetzalcoatlus) 3 Dots
I was originally going to incluse the Pestletail as well as its description was initially similar to the ankylosaurus, but upon further research of these dinosaurs, it became apparent that they didn't have turtle-like shells. It is still possible that these are a dinosaur species... I just can't identify which one (there are a lot to sort through), so until I am sure they are one (the description doesn't actually say if they are reptilian, just that they have a bony shell like a turtle or armadillo), I am not going to include them.
For the Familiar dot values, I based it mostly on size and how they would stack up against other large predators and other animals. The ones that had Legendary Size would be clearly 3 Dot Familiars, while the two smaller examples (Claw Striders and Iron-Skull Devils) are more man-sized and as dangerous as a tiger or lion (given the vague guidelines provided).
Now I know this far from a comprehensive list... just a list of the ones that I have stats for (and I may have missed some in the main books). This doesn't include the exclusive digital content that may be available on DrivethruRPG... as I don't have that content at this time (been hoping they will gather this content into an informal collection and provide a PoD option).
If anyone wants to add to this or to tell me what I have missed, feel free to do so, but I ask we limit things to Official 3E content (no home-brews in other words).
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